I don't understand the Goldwing references
#1
07-26-2007, 12:16 PM
I don't understand the Goldwing references
I see a lot of references to Goldwings and Goldwing riders as though they are the ultimate UNCOOL NON-BIKER. Why is this? Tempers certainly flair when people bash Harleys yet Goldwing bashing certainly isa common pasttime around here. If I were to take an extended multi-thousand miletrip around North America on a morotcycle and could choose any bike to do it on I know exactly which one I'd pick.
#2
07-26-2007, 12:19 PM
RE: I don't understand the Goldwing references
Well this is a Harley site & a Goldwing is a Harley wannabe
#4
07-26-2007, 12:27 PM
RE: I don't understand the Goldwing references
I don't see a lot of Goldwing bashing as much as I do people just having some light hearted fun. I think this forum, if anything, goes out of it's way to point out the strengths of other bikes. You hear people say over and over that the Wing is very fast, but it just has no soul and doesn't feel like a bike to them. I don't call this bashing. Now go to the Goldwing forum and you'll see some serious Harley bashing. And I don't mean light hearted stuff either.
What's wrong with taking an HD touring bike on a multi thousand mile trip around North America? One of the fav myths the Wing group likes to spout is the Harley isn't good for anything other thanbar hopping. I'd take my Road King or an Ultra around the countrywithout batting an eye, and I certainly wouldn'tthink I'd need a Wing to do it.
What's wrong with taking an HD touring bike on a multi thousand mile trip around North America? One of the fav myths the Wing group likes to spout is the Harley isn't good for anything other thanbar hopping. I'd take my Road King or an Ultra around the countrywithout batting an eye, and I certainly wouldn'tthink I'd need a Wing to do it.
#5
07-26-2007, 12:28 PM
RE: I don't understand the Goldwing references
ORIGINAL: ken thompson
If I were to take an extended multi-thousand mile trip around North America on a morotcycle and could choose any bike to do it on I know exactly which one I'd pick.
If I were to take an extended multi-thousand mile trip around North America on a morotcycle and could choose any bike to do it on I know exactly which one I'd pick.
#6
07-26-2007, 12:28 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
RE: I don't understand the Goldwing references
If I were to take an extended multi-thousand mile trip around North America on a morotcycle and could choose any bike to do it on I know exactly which one I'd pick.
The only Honda product I would like to own would be a restored CB750. The rest leave me cold.
#7
07-26-2007, 12:30 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
RE: I don't understand the Goldwing references
Didn't realize it was wing bashing. guess I better go and read all of them again. I do know this about wings; too many swiches and *****. too much plastic, too quiet, sit too damn high. By the way, in 1963 I did a multi-thousand mile tour on a sporty.
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#8
07-26-2007, 12:32 PM
RE: I don't understand the Goldwing references
Bikers are bikers, I don't care what they ride...but ya gotta admit though that those couples riding the yellow Goldwings, with the matching yellow trailer, wearing the matchingoutfits, and matching yellow helmets are friggin funny.....
#9
07-26-2007, 12:32 PM
RE: I don't understand the Goldwing references
The Goldwing bashing here is few and far between, and in my opinion, most of it is done in jest.
You want to see some brand bashing?? Go to www.gl1800riders.com , and check the Harley vs Honda thread.
Those guys HATE Harleys (well, the immature ones, anyway).
You want to see some brand bashing?? Go to www.gl1800riders.com , and check the Harley vs Honda thread.
Those guys HATE Harleys (well, the immature ones, anyway).
#10
07-26-2007, 12:39 PM
RE: I don't understand the Goldwing references
ORIGINAL: petemac
I don't see a lot of Goldwing bashing as much as I do people just having some light hearted fun. I think this forum, if anything, goes out of it's way to point out the strengths of other bikes. You hear people say over and over that the Wing is very fast, but it just has no soul and doesn't feel like a bike to them. I don't call this bashing. Now go to the Goldwing forum and you'll see some serious Harley bashing. And I don't mean light hearted stuff either.
What's wrong with taking an HD touring bike on a multi thousand mile trip around North America? One of the fav myths the Wing group likes to spout is the Harley isn't good for anything other thanbar hopping. I'd take my Road King or an Ultra around the countrywithout batting an eye, and I certainly wouldn'tthink I'd need a Wing to do it.
I don't see a lot of Goldwing bashing as much as I do people just having some light hearted fun. I think this forum, if anything, goes out of it's way to point out the strengths of other bikes. You hear people say over and over that the Wing is very fast, but it just has no soul and doesn't feel like a bike to them. I don't call this bashing. Now go to the Goldwing forum and you'll see some serious Harley bashing. And I don't mean light hearted stuff either.
What's wrong with taking an HD touring bike on a multi thousand mile trip around North America? One of the fav myths the Wing group likes to spout is the Harley isn't good for anything other thanbar hopping. I'd take my Road King or an Ultra around the countrywithout batting an eye, and I certainly wouldn'tthink I'd need a Wing to do it.